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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 496.20 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 496.20 and 289.36 is: 398.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 496.20 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/496.20 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 496.20 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 143,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,580.43/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.92

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