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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 432.73 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 432.73 and 249.07 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 432.73 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/432.73 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 432.73 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 107,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,780.06/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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