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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 433.44 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 433.44 and 256.74 is: 384.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 433.44 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/433.44 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 433.44 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 111,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,281.39/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.87

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