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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.53, 732.03 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.53, 732.03 and 268.97 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.53 : 732.03 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.53/732.03 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.53x = 732.03 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.53x = 196,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,889.44/488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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