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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 732.72 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 732.72 and 245.04 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 732.72 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/732.72 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 732.72 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 179,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,545.71/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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