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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 673.20 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 673.20 and 357.24 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 673.20 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/673.20 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 673.20 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 240,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,493.97/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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