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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.14, 733.08 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.14, 733.08 and 366.44 is: 549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.14 : 733.08 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.14/733.08 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.14x = 733.08 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.14x = 268,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,629.84/489.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.19

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