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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.24, 536.13 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.24, 536.13 and 289.56 is: 434.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.24 : 536.13 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.24/536.13 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.24x = 536.13 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.24x = 155,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,241.80/357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.56

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