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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.26, 435.12 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.26, 435.12 and 246.75 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.26 : 435.12 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.26/435.12 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.26x = 435.12 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.26x = 107,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,365.86/289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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