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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.08, 730.92 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.08, 730.92 and 350.56 is: 524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.08 : 730.92 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.08/730.92 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.08x = 730.92 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.08x = 256,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,231.32/488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.98

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