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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 672.92 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 672.92 and 372.24 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 672.92 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/672.92 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 672.92 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 250,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,487.74/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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