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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.90, 733.61 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.90, 733.61 and 245.42 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.90 : 733.61 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.90/733.61 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.90x = 733.61 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.90x = 180,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,042.57/488.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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