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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.26, 672.87 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.26, 672.87 and 357.31 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.26 : 672.87 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.26/672.87 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.26x = 672.87 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.26x = 240,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,423.18/488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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