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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 398.59 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 398.59 and 247.39 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 398.59 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/398.59 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 398.59 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 98,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,605.57/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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