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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.99, 732.80 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.99, 732.80 and 350.88 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.99 : 732.80 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.99/732.80 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.99x = 732.80 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.99x = 257,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,123.11/488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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