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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.99, 675.93 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.99, 675.93 and 365.25 is: 503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.99 : 675.93 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.99/675.93 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.99x = 675.93 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.99x = 246,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,883.43/489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.85

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