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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 544.43 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 544.43 and 289.82 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 544.43 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/544.43 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 544.43 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 157,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,788.79/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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