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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.33, 673.92 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.33, 673.92 and 357.11 is: 492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.33 : 673.92 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.33/673.92 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.33x = 673.92 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.33x = 240,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,663.57/488.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.83

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