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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 532.98 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 532.98 and 289.48 is: 433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 532.98 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/532.98 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 532.98 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 154,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,287.05/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.51

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