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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.17, 675.28 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.17, 675.28 and 371.20 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.17 : 675.28 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.17/675.28 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.17x = 675.28 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.17x = 250,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,666.55/489.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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