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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.58, 734.49 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.58, 734.49 and 350.92 is: 526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.58 : 734.49 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.58/734.49 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.58x = 734.49 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.58x = 257,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,747.23/489.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.47

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