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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 501.89 and 289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 501.89 and 289.55 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 501.89 = 289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/501.89 = 289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 501.89 × 289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 145,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,318.29/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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