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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.33, 732.47 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.33, 732.47 and 244.67 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.33 : 732.47 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.33/732.47 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.33x = 732.47 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.33x = 179,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,208.55/488.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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