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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.49, 734.27 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.49, 734.27 and 245.73 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.49 : 734.27 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.49/734.27 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.49x = 734.27 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.49x = 180,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,433.69/489.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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