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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.90, 675.56 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.90, 675.56 and 365.37 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.90 : 675.56 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.90/675.56 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.90x = 675.56 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.90x = 246,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,825.68/489.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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