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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 434.38 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 434.38 and 240.58 is: 361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 434.38 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/434.38 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 434.38 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 104,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,503.14/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.58

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