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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.05, 733.31 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.05, 733.31 and 350.16 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.05 : 733.31 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.05/733.31 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.05x = 733.31 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.05x = 256,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,775.83/489.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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