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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.49, 734.23 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.49, 734.23 and 258.33 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.49 : 734.23 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.49/734.23 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.49x = 734.23 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.49x = 189,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,672.99/489.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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