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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.92, 733.08 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.92, 733.08 and 245.56 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.92 : 733.08 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.92/733.08 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.92x = 733.08 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.92x = 180,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,015.12/488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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