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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 541.80 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 541.80 and 289.56 is: 433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 541.80 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/541.80 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 541.80 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 156,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,883.61/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.48

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