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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 735.57 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 735.57 and 382.17 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 735.57 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/735.57 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 735.57 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 281,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,112.79/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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