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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.57, 732.71 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.57, 732.71 and 351.20 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.57 : 732.71 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.57/732.71 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.57x = 732.71 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.57x = 257,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,330.46/488.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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