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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 505.92 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 505.92 and 289.32 is: 398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 505.92 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/505.92 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 505.92 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 146,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,372.77/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.75

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