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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 524.39 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 524.39 and 289.61 is: 433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 524.39 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/524.39 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 524.39 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 151,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,868.59/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.65

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