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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.17, 732.49 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.17, 732.49 and 244.87 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.17 : 732.49 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.17/732.49 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.17x = 732.49 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.17x = 179,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,359.94/488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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