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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.26, 733.11 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.26, 733.11 and 352.09 is: 528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.26 : 733.11 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.26/733.11 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.26x = 733.11 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.26x = 258,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,120.70/488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.65

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