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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.41, 733.44 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.41, 733.44 and 358.79 is: 537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.41 : 733.44 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.41/733.44 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.41x = 733.44 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.41x = 263,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,147.27/489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.69

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