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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 542.82 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 542.82 and 289.40 is: 435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 542.82 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/542.82 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 542.82 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 157,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,092.11/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.11

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