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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.42, 496.89 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.42, 496.89 and 289.86 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.42 : 496.89 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.42/496.89 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.42x = 496.89 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.42x = 144,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,028.54/360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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