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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.30, 732.91 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.30, 732.91 and 367.39 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.30 : 732.91 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.30/732.91 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.30x = 732.91 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.30x = 269,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,263.80/489.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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