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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 485.60 and 289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 485.60 and 289.78 is: 400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 485.60 = 289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/485.60 = 289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 485.60 × 289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 140,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,714.51/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.05

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