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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 732.86 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 732.86 and 244.92 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 732.86 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/732.86 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 732.86 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 179,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,492.07/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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