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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 531.90 and 289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 531.90 and 289.96 is: 435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 531.90 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/531.90 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 531.90 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 154,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,229.72/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.33

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