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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.60, 675.72 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.60, 675.72 and 372.96 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.60 : 675.72 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.60/675.72 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.60x = 675.72 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.60x = 252,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,016.53/489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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