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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 500.58 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 500.58 and 289.58 is: 399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 500.58 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/500.58 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 500.58 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 144,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,957.96/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.66

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