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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.94, 732.54 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.94, 732.54 and 351.34 is: 526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.94 : 732.54 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.94/732.54 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.94x = 732.54 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.94x = 257,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,370.09/488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.39

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