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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.59, 675.63 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.59, 675.63 and 265.53 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.59 : 675.63 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.59/675.63 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.59x = 675.63 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.59x = 179,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,396.66/489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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