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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.41, 734.33 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.41, 734.33 and 246.11 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.41 : 734.33 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.41/734.33 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.41x = 734.33 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.41x = 180,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,722.90/489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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