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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 733.03 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 733.03 and 356.74 is: 535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 733.03 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/733.03 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 733.03 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 261,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,501.12/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.43

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