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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 484.58 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 484.58 and 289.04 is: 398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 484.58 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/484.58 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 484.58 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 140,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,061.30/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.35

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