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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 549.18 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 549.18 and 289.40 is: 433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 549.18 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/549.18 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 549.18 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 158,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,932.69/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.01

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