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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.94, 735.28 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.94, 735.28 and 258.80 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.94 : 735.28 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.94/735.28 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.94x = 735.28 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.94x = 190,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,286.14/489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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