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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.31, 732.87 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.31, 732.87 and 351.42 is: 527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.31 : 732.87 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.31/732.87 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.31x = 732.87 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.31x = 257,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,545.18/488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.42

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