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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.23, 731.68 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.23, 731.68 and 268.91 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.23 : 731.68 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.23/731.68 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.23x = 731.68 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.23x = 196,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,754.48/488.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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