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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.36, 734.22 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.36, 734.22 and 352.56 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.36 : 734.22 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.36/734.22 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.36x = 734.22 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.36x = 258,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,856.60/489.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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