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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.55, 733.62 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.55, 733.62 and 245.74 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.55 : 733.62 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.55/733.62 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.55x = 733.62 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.55x = 180,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,279.78/489.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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