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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.49, 732.06 and 350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.49, 732.06 and 350.93 is: 525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.49 : 732.06 = 350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.49/732.06 = 350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.49x = 732.06 × 350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.49x = 256,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,898.16/488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.90

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