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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 535.96 and 289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 535.96 and 289.66 is: 433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 535.96 = 289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/535.96 = 289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 535.96 × 289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 155,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,246.17/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.65

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