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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.13, 732.78 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.13, 732.78 and 380.39 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.13 : 732.78 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.13/732.78 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.13x = 732.78 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.13x = 278,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,738.52/489.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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