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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.26, 433.70 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.26, 433.70 and 245.76 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.26 : 433.70 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.26/433.70 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.26x = 433.70 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.26x = 106,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,586.11/289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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