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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 732.82 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 732.82 and 258.42 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 732.82 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/732.82 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 732.82 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 189,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,375.34/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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