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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.94, 733.40 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.94, 733.40 and 359.07 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.94 : 733.40 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.94/733.40 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.94x = 733.40 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.94x = 263,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,339.17/488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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