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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.67, 733.87 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.67, 733.87 and 373.69 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.67 : 733.87 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.67/733.87 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.67x = 733.87 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.67x = 274,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,237.11/489.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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