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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 733.14 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 733.14 and 392.38 is: 588.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 733.14 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/733.14 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 733.14 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 287,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,669.47/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.57

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