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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 732.48 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 732.48 and 180.04 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 732.48 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/732.48 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 732.48 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 131,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,875.70/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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