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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.40, 731.88 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.40, 731.88 and 380.76 is: 570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.40 : 731.88 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.40/731.88 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.40x = 731.88 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.40x = 278,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,670.63/488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.58

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