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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 732.24 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 732.24 and 385.62 is: 577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 732.24 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/732.24 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 732.24 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 282,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,366.39/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.58

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