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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.73, 734.35 and 242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.73, 734.35 and 242.65 is: 363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.73 : 734.35 = 242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.73/734.35 = 242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.73x = 734.35 × 242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.73x = 178,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,185.14/489.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.85

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