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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 732.66 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 732.66 and 386.52 is: 580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 732.66 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/732.66 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 732.66 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 283,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,187.74/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.26

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