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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 525.45 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 525.45 and 289.86 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 525.45 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/525.45 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 525.45 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 152,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,306.94/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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