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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.94, 732.08 and 334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.94, 732.08 and 334.11 is: 500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.94 : 732.08 = 334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.94/732.08 = 334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.94x = 732.08 × 334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.94x = 244,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,593.58/488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.25

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