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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.39, 432.79 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.39, 432.79 and 257.09 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.39 : 432.79 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.39/432.79 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.39x = 432.79 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.39x = 111,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,265.61/289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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