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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.92, 674.38 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.92, 674.38 and 372.28 is: 513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.92 : 674.38 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.92/674.38 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.92x = 674.38 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.92x = 251,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,058.19/488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.50

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