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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 501.30 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 501.30 and 289.68 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 501.30 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/501.30 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 501.30 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 145,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,216.58/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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