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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 432.81 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 432.81 and 253.11 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 432.81 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/432.81 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 432.81 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 109,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,548.54/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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