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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.08, 732.91 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.08, 732.91 and 245.27 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.08 : 732.91 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.08/732.91 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.08x = 732.91 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.08x = 179,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,760.84/489.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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