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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 733.86 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 733.86 and 352.59 is: 529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 733.86 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/733.86 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 733.86 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 258,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,751.70/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.40

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