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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 489.42 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 489.42 and 289.20 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 489.42 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/489.42 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 489.42 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 141,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,540.26/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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