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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.41, 732.89 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.41, 732.89 and 272.11 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.41 : 732.89 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.41/732.89 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.41x = 732.89 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.41x = 199,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,425.34/488.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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