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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.92, 735.08 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.92, 735.08 and 270.36 is: 405.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.92 : 735.08 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.92/735.08 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.92x = 735.08 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.92x = 198,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,736.23/489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.65

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