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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.94, 734.04 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.94, 734.04 and 352.34 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.94 : 734.04 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.94/734.04 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.94x = 734.04 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.94x = 258,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,631.65/489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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