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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.22, 733.80 and 352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.22, 733.80 and 352.51 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.22 : 733.80 = 352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.22/733.80 = 352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.22x = 733.80 × 352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.22x = 258,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,671.84/489.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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