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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.58, 734.56 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.58, 734.56 and 239.29 is: 359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.58 : 734.56 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.58/734.56 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.58x = 734.56 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.58x = 175,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,770.43/489.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.02

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