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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.98, 734.72 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.98, 734.72 and 242.90 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.98 : 734.72 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.98/734.72 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.98x = 734.72 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.98x = 178,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,459.81/489.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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