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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.12, 732.38 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.12, 732.38 and 334.43 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.12 : 732.38 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.12/732.38 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.12x = 732.38 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.12x = 244,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,924.51/488.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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