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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 501.36 and 289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 501.36 and 289.90 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 501.36 = 289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/501.36 = 289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 501.36 × 289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 145,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,344.26/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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