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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.57, 734.21 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.57, 734.21 and 352.20 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.57 : 734.21 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.57/734.21 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.57x = 734.21 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.57x = 258,588.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,588.76/489.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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