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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.02, 732.54 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.02, 732.54 and 244.76 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.02 : 732.54 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.02/732.54 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.02x = 732.54 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.02x = 179,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,296.49/489.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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