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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 732.66 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 732.66 and 352.36 is: 528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 732.66 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/732.66 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 732.66 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 258,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,160.08/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.54

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