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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.08, 734.06 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.08, 734.06 and 242.55 is: 364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.08 : 734.06 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.08/734.06 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.08x = 734.06 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.08x = 178,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,045.04/489.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.04

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