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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 524.76 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 524.76 and 289.56 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 524.76 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/524.76 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 524.76 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 151,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,949.51/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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