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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.81, 495.97 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.81, 495.97 and 289.74 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.81 : 495.97 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.81/495.97 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.81x = 495.97 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.81x = 143,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,701.62/359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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