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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.10, 732.84 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.10, 732.84 and 344.52 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.10 : 732.84 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.10/732.84 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.10x = 732.84 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.10x = 252,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,478.04/489.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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