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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 675.19 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 675.19 and 371.54 is: 512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 675.19 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/675.19 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 675.19 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 250,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,856.36/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.75

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