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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 675.74 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 675.74 and 356.25 is: 492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 675.74 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/675.74 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 675.74 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 240,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,732.00/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.05

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