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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.85, 734.52 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.85, 734.52 and 258.16 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.85 : 734.52 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.85/734.52 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.85x = 734.52 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.85x = 189,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,622.81/489.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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