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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 433.01 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 433.01 and 250.97 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 433.01 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/433.01 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 433.01 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 108,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,672.52/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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