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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 431.10 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 431.10 and 252.63 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 431.10 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/431.10 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 431.10 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 108,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,908.79/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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