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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 503.13 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 503.13 and 289.76 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 503.13 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/503.13 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 503.13 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 145,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,784.43/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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