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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.51, 731.70 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.51, 731.70 and 244.61 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.51 : 731.70 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.51/731.70 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.51x = 731.70 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.51x = 178,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,981.14/488.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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