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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.20, 732.32 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.20, 732.32 and 374.08 is: 559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.20 : 732.32 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.20/732.32 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.20x = 732.32 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.20x = 273,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,946.27/489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.99

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