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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.70 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.70 and 289.98 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.70 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.70 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.70 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 154,182.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,182.37/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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