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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.60, 732.09 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.60, 732.09 and 344.06 is: 515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.60 : 732.09 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.60/732.09 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.60x = 732.09 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.60x = 251,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,882.89/488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.52

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