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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.81, 734.32 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.81, 734.32 and 243.10 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.81 : 734.32 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.81/734.32 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.81x = 734.32 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.81x = 178,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,509.52/489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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