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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.63, 732.93 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.63, 732.93 and 368.13 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.63 : 732.93 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.63/732.93 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.63x = 732.93 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.63x = 269,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,813.52/489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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