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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.46, 734.04 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.46, 734.04 and 242.54 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.46 : 734.04 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.46/734.04 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.46x = 734.04 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.46x = 178,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,034.06/489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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