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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 733.34 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 733.34 and 366.76 is: 550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 733.34 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/733.34 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 733.34 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 268,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,959.78/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.02

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