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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.03, 675.09 and 371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.03, 675.09 and 371.03 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.03 : 675.09 = 371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.03/675.09 = 371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.03x = 675.09 × 371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.03x = 250,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,475.27/489.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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