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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.21, 433.65 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.21, 433.65 and 255.04 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.21 : 433.65 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.21/433.65 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.21x = 433.65 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.21x = 110,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,598.10/289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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