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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.12, 672.96 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.12, 672.96 and 389.68 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.12 : 672.96 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.12/672.96 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.12x = 672.96 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.12x = 262,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,239.05/488.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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