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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 733.32 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 733.32 and 245.52 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 733.32 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/733.32 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 733.32 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 180,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,044.73/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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