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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.21, 734.33 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.21, 734.33 and 258.18 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.21 : 734.33 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.21/734.33 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.21x = 734.33 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.21x = 189,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,589.32/489.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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