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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 732.30 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 732.30 and 358.18 is: 537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 732.30 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/732.30 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 732.30 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 262,295.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,295.21/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.45

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