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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.51, 434.36 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.51, 434.36 and 249.41 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.51 : 434.36 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.51/434.36 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.51x = 434.36 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.51x = 108,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,335.44/289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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