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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.60, 675.24 and 364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.60, 675.24 and 364.67 is: 503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.60 : 675.24 = 364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.60/675.24 = 364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.60x = 675.24 × 364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.60x = 246,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,239.77/488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.97

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