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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.34, 732.78 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.34, 732.78 and 351.18 is: 526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.34 : 732.78 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.34/732.78 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.34x = 732.78 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.34x = 257,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,337.68/488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.96

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