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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 674.07 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 674.07 and 372.03 is: 513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 674.07 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/674.07 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 674.07 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 250,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,774.26/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.62

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