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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.18, 732.71 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.18, 732.71 and 244.85 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.18 : 732.71 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.18/732.71 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.18x = 732.71 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.18x = 179,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,400.99/488.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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