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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 500.93 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 500.93 and 289.83 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 500.93 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/500.93 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 500.93 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 145,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,184.54/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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