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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 488.68 and 289.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 488.68 and 289.01 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 488.68 = 289.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/488.68 = 289.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 488.68 × 289.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 141,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,230.24/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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