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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.75, 496.74 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.75, 496.74 and 289.58 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.75 : 496.74 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.75/496.74 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.75x = 496.74 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.75x = 143,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,843.49/359.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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