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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 431.48 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 431.48 and 252.44 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 431.48 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/431.48 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 431.48 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 108,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,919.39/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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