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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.25, 734.01 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.25, 734.01 and 343 is: 514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.25 : 734.01 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.25/734.01 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.25x = 734.01 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.25x = 251,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,765.43/489.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.59

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