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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 732.18 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 732.18 and 351.06 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 732.18 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/732.18 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 732.18 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 257,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,039.11/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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