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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.35, 731.71 and 343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.35, 731.71 and 343.77 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.35 : 731.71 = 343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.35/731.71 = 343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.35x = 731.71 × 343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.35x = 251,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,539.95/488.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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