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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 733.32 and 380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 733.32 and 380.67 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 733.32 = 380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/733.32 = 380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 733.32 × 380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 279,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,152.92/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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