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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.90, 734.40 and 258.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.90, 734.40 and 258.65 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.90 : 734.40 = 258.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.90/734.40 = 258.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.90x = 734.40 × 258.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.90x = 189,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,948.89/489.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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