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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 431.41 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 431.41 and 252.92 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 431.41 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/431.41 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 431.41 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 109,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,112.22/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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