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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.98, 731.73 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.98, 731.73 and 392.11 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.98 : 731.73 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.98/731.73 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.98x = 731.73 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.98x = 286,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,918.65/488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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