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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 433.80 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 433.80 and 253.17 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 433.80 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/433.80 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 433.80 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 109,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,825.15/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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