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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.00, 734.87 and 352.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.00, 734.87 and 352.00 is: 530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.00 : 734.87 = 352.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.00/734.87 = 352.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.00x = 734.87 × 352.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.00x = 258,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,671.52/488.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.07

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