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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 730.80 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 730.80 and 351.20 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 730.80 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/730.80 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 730.80 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 256,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,656.96/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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