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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.26, 530.16 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.26, 530.16 and 289 is: 433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.26 : 530.16 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.26/530.16 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.26x = 530.16 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.26x = 153,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,216.24/353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.72

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