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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.82, 495.72 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.82, 495.72 and 289.80 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.82 : 495.72 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.82/495.72 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.82x = 495.72 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.82x = 143,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,659.66/359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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