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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.96, 733.26 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.96, 733.26 and 359 is: 538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.96 : 733.26 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.96/733.26 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.96x = 733.26 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.96x = 263,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,240.34/488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.37

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