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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 732.58 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 732.58 and 358.04 is: 537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 732.58 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/732.58 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 732.58 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 262,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,292.94/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.09

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