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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 732.38 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 732.38 and 180 is: 270

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 732.38 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/732.38 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 732.38 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 131,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,827.50/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270

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