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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.65, 735.82 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.65, 735.82 and 352.63 is: 531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.65 : 735.82 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.65/735.82 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.65x = 735.82 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.65x = 259,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,472.21/488.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.00

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