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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.93, 733.41 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.93, 733.41 and 245.93 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.93 : 733.41 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.93/733.41 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.93x = 733.41 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.93x = 180,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,363.85/488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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