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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.01, 530.71 and 289.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.01, 530.71 and 289.01 is: 433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.01 : 530.71 = 289.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.01/530.71 = 289.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.01x = 530.71 × 289.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.01x = 153,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,380.50/354.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.27

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