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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.57, 734.36 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.57, 734.36 and 246.57 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.57 : 734.36 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.57/734.36 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.57x = 734.36 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.57x = 181,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,071.15/489.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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