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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 734.24 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 734.24 and 245.89 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 734.24 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/734.24 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 734.24 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 180,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,538.98/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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