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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.10, 675.93 and 365.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.10, 675.93 and 365.17 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.10 : 675.93 = 365.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.10/675.93 = 365.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.10x = 675.93 × 365.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.10x = 246,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,829.36/489.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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