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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 731.34 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 731.34 and 343.53 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 731.34 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/731.34 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 731.34 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 251,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,237.23/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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