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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 488.80 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 488.80 and 289.68 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 488.80 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/488.80 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 488.80 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 141,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,595.58/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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