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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.33, 542.76 and 289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.33, 542.76 and 289.33 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.33 : 542.76 = 289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.33/542.76 = 289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.33x = 542.76 × 289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.33x = 157,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,035.12/362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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