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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.98, 733.47 and 361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.98, 733.47 and 361.78 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.98 : 733.47 = 361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.98/733.47 = 361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.98x = 733.47 × 361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.98x = 265,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,354.78/488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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