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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.37, 732.42 and 350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.37, 732.42 and 350.27 is: 525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.37 : 732.42 = 350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.37/732.42 = 350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.37x = 732.42 × 350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.37x = 256,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,541.09/488.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.30

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