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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.96, 734.04 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.96, 734.04 and 352.32 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.96 : 734.04 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.96/734.04 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.96x = 734.04 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.96x = 258,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,616.97/489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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