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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.28, 734.10 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.28, 734.10 and 258.34 is: 387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.28 : 734.10 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.28/734.10 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.28x = 734.10 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.28x = 189,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,647.39/489.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.61

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