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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 542.30 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 542.30 and 289.04 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 542.30 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/542.30 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 542.30 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 156,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,746.39/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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