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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 493.95 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 493.95 and 289.04 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 493.95 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/493.95 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 493.95 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 142,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,769.92/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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