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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 433.02 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 433.02 and 259.48 is: 388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 433.02 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/433.02 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 433.02 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 112,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,359.92/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.78

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