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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.47, 485.94 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.47, 485.94 and 289.22 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.47 : 485.94 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.47/485.94 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.47x = 485.94 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.47x = 140,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,539.87/352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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