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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 537.45 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 537.45 and 289.50 is: 434.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 537.45 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/537.45 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 537.45 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 155,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,591.78/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.27

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