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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.46, 537 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.46, 537 and 289.42 is: 434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.46 : 537 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.46/537 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.46x = 537 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.46x = 155,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,418.54/357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.79

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