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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 555.84 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 555.84 and 289.80 is: 433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 555.84 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/555.84 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 555.84 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 161,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,082.43/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.58

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