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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.52, 733.64 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.52, 733.64 and 245.44 is: 367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.52 : 733.64 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.52/733.64 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.52x = 733.64 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.52x = 180,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,064.60/489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.84

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