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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.99, 734.31 and 352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.99, 734.31 and 352.43 is: 528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.99 : 734.31 = 352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.99/734.31 = 352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.99x = 734.31 × 352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.99x = 258,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,789.20/489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.15

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