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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 508.40 and 289.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 508.40 and 289.97 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 508.40 = 289.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/508.40 = 289.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 508.40 × 289.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 147,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,420.75/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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