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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.55, 732.12 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.55, 732.12 and 244.74 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.55 : 732.12 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.55/732.12 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.55x = 732.12 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.55x = 179,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,179.05/488.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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