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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.38, 675.37 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.38, 675.37 and 282.38 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 675.37 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/675.37 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 675.37 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 190,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,706.90/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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