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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.98, 674.88 and 365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.98, 674.88 and 365.26 is: 504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.98 : 674.88 = 365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.98/674.88 = 365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.98x = 674.88 × 365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.98x = 246,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,506.67/488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.12

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