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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.80, 673.32 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.80, 673.32 and 372.16 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.80 : 673.32 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.80/673.32 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.80x = 673.32 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.80x = 250,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,582.77/488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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