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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.14, 731.58 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.14, 731.58 and 365.44 is: 547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.14 : 731.58 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.14/731.58 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.14x = 731.58 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.14x = 267,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,348.60/488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.69

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