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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.39, 732.56 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.39, 732.56 and 180.11 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.39 : 732.56 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.39/732.56 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.39x = 732.56 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.39x = 131,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,938.17/488.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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