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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.38, 732.40 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.38, 732.40 and 351.02 is: 526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.38 : 732.40 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.38/732.40 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.38x = 732.40 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.38x = 257,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,082.51/488.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.40

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