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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.72, 732.17 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.72, 732.17 and 349.61 is: 523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.72 : 732.17 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.72/732.17 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.72x = 732.17 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.72x = 255,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,968.54/488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.76

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