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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 731.82 and 350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 731.82 and 350.83 is: 525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 731.82 = 350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/731.82 = 350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 731.82 × 350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 256,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,744.41/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.64

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