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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 733.05 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 733.05 and 365.92 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 733.05 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/733.05 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 733.05 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 268,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,235.82/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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