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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 484.52 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 484.52 and 289.38 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 484.52 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/484.52 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 484.52 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 140,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,210.40/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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