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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.35, 732.75 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.35, 732.75 and 244.84 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.35 : 732.75 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.35/732.75 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.35x = 732.75 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.35x = 179,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,405.13/488.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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