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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 542.22 and 289.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 542.22 and 289.79 is: 434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 542.22 = 289.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/542.22 = 289.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 542.22 × 289.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 157,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,129.93/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.70

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