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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.38, 673.50 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.38, 673.50 and 371.74 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.38 : 673.50 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.38/673.50 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.38x = 673.50 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.38x = 250,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,366.89/488.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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