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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.08, 733.85 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.08, 733.85 and 245.77 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.08 : 733.85 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.08/733.85 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.08x = 733.85 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.08x = 180,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,358.31/489.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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