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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 675.12 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 675.12 and 279.36 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 675.12 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/675.12 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 675.12 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 188,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,601.52/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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