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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.32, 735.66 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.32, 735.66 and 387.86 is: 583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.32 : 735.66 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.32/735.66 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.32x = 735.66 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.32x = 285,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,333.09/489.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.12

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