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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 433.65 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 433.65 and 250.70 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 433.65 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/433.65 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 433.65 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 108,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,716.06/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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