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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 534.90 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 534.90 and 289.08 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 534.90 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/534.90 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 534.90 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 154,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,628.89/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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