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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 500.04 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 500.04 and 289.24 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 500.04 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/500.04 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 500.04 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 144,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,630.32/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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