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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 730.92 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 730.92 and 373.12 is: 558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 730.92 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/730.92 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 730.92 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 272,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,720.87/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.57

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