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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.81, 735.30 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.81, 735.30 and 352.50 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.81 : 735.30 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.81/735.30 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.81x = 735.30 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.81x = 259,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,193.25/489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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