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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 731.95 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 731.95 and 392.13 is: 587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 731.95 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/731.95 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 731.95 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 287,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,019.55/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.53

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