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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.20, 732.42 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.20, 732.42 and 344.20 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.20 : 732.42 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.20/732.42 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.20x = 732.42 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.20x = 252,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,098.96/488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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