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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.20, 734.08 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.20, 734.08 and 272.76 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.20 : 734.08 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.20/734.08 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.20x = 734.08 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.20x = 200,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,227.66/489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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