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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 538.86 and 289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 538.86 and 289.77 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 538.86 = 289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/538.86 = 289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 538.86 × 289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 156,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,145.46/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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