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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.95, 538.50 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.95, 538.50 and 289.98 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.95 : 538.50 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.95/538.50 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.95x = 538.50 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.95x = 156,154.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,154.23/359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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