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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.59, 733.31 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.59, 733.31 and 359.82 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.59 : 733.31 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.59/733.31 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.59x = 733.31 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.59x = 263,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,859.60/489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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