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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.48, 433.02 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.48, 433.02 and 250.36 is: 374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.48 : 433.02 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.48/433.02 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.48x = 433.02 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.48x = 108,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,410.89/289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.50

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