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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.33, 734.40 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.33, 734.40 and 352.53 is: 529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.33 : 734.40 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.33/734.40 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.33x = 734.40 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.33x = 258,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,898.03/489.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.09

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