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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 543.14 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 543.14 and 289.50 is: 433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 543.14 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/543.14 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 543.14 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 157,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,239.03/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.43

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