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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 731.97 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 731.97 and 344.52 is: 515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 731.97 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/731.97 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 731.97 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 252,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,178.30/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.83

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