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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.03, 674.85 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.03, 674.85 and 273.42 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.03 : 674.85 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.03/674.85 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.03x = 674.85 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.03x = 184,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,517.49/489.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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