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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.52, 675.60 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.52, 675.60 and 282.52 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.52 : 675.60 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.52/675.60 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.52x = 675.60 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.52x = 190,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,870.51/489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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