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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 732 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 732 and 373.28 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 732 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/732 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 732 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 273,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,240.96/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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