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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 526.56 and 289.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 526.56 and 289.99 is: 434.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 526.56 = 289.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/526.56 = 289.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 526.56 × 289.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 152,697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,697.13/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.35

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