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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.43, 732.78 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.43, 732.78 and 352.74 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.43 : 732.78 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.43/732.78 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.43x = 732.78 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.43x = 258,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,480.82/489.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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