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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 732.24 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 732.24 and 366.93 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 732.24 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/732.24 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 732.24 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 268,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,680.82/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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