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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 489.37 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 489.37 and 367.70 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 489.37 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/489.37 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 489.37 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 179,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,939.51/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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