Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.58, 733.05 and 241.89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 488.58, 733.05 and 241.89 is: 362.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488.58 : 733.05 = 241.89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488.58/733.05 = 241.89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488.58x = 733.05 × 241.89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488.58x = 177,314.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,314.72/488.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.92
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