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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.74, 733.98 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.74, 733.98 and 245.72 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.74 : 733.98 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.74/733.98 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.74x = 733.98 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.74x = 180,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,353.57/489.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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