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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 733.40 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 733.40 and 380.88 is: 571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 733.40 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/733.40 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 733.40 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 279,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,337.39/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.38

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