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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.52, 675.52 and 290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.52, 675.52 and 290.26 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.52 : 675.52 = 290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.52/675.52 = 290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.52x = 675.52 × 290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.52x = 196,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,076.44/489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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