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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 556.87 and 289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 556.87 and 289.09 is: 433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 556.87 = 289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/556.87 = 289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 556.87 × 289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 160,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,985.55/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.60

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