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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 484.83 and 289.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 484.83 and 289.23 is: 398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 484.83 = 289.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/484.83 = 289.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 484.83 × 289.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 140,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,227.38/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.83

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