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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.39, 674.30 and 365.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.39, 674.30 and 365.00 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.39 : 674.30 = 365.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.39/674.30 = 365.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.39x = 674.30 × 365.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.39x = 246,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,114.30/489.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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