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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.92, 734.24 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.92, 734.24 and 373.94 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.92 : 734.24 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.92/734.24 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.92x = 734.24 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.92x = 274,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,561.71/489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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