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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 547.84 and 289.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 547.84 and 289.00 is: 432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 547.84 = 289.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/547.84 = 289.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 547.84 × 289.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 158,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,321.58/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.71

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