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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.59, 732.89 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.59, 732.89 and 352.50 is: 528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.59 : 732.89 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.59/732.89 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.59x = 732.89 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.59x = 258,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,341.96/488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.75

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