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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.82, 733.26 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.82, 733.26 and 245.70 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.82 : 733.26 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.82/733.26 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.82x = 733.26 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.82x = 180,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,161.98/488.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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