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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 501.39 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 501.39 and 289.80 is: 400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 501.39 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/501.39 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 501.39 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 145,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,302.82/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.32

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