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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.13, 556.17 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.13, 556.17 and 289.59 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.13 : 556.17 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.13/556.17 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.13x = 556.17 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.13x = 161,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,061.27/371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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