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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 500.88 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 500.88 and 289.41 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 500.88 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/500.88 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 500.88 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 144,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,959.68/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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