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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 399.30 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 399.30 and 252.59 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 399.30 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/399.30 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 399.30 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 100,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,859.19/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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