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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.21, 733.77 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.21, 733.77 and 258.09 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.21 : 733.77 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.21/733.77 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.21x = 733.77 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.21x = 189,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,378.70/489.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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