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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 733.67 and 350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 733.67 and 350.61 is: 525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 733.67 = 350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/733.67 = 350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 733.67 × 350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 257,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,226.62/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.26

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