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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.18, 732.78 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.18, 732.78 and 367.04 is: 550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.18 : 732.78 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.18/732.78 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.18x = 732.78 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.18x = 268,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,959.57/488.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.94

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