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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.58, 733.41 and 343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.58, 733.41 and 343.86 is: 516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.58 : 733.41 = 343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.58/733.41 = 343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.58x = 733.41 × 343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.58x = 252,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,190.36/488.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.17

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