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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.20, 731.10 and 365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.20, 731.10 and 365.80 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.20 : 731.10 = 365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.20/731.10 = 365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.20x = 731.10 × 365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.20x = 267,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,436.38/488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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