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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.26, 732.33 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.26, 732.33 and 244.93 is: 367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.26 : 732.33 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.26/732.33 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.26x = 732.33 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.26x = 179,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,369.59/488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.36

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