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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.58, 733.41 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.58, 733.41 and 258.12 is: 386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.58 : 733.41 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.58/733.41 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.58x = 733.41 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.58x = 189,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,307.79/489.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.68

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