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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.06, 732.60 and 257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.06, 732.60 and 257.67 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.06 : 732.60 = 257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.06/732.60 = 257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.06x = 732.60 × 257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.06x = 188,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,769.04/489.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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