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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 398.62 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 398.62 and 247.78 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 398.62 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/398.62 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 398.62 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 98,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,770.06/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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