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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 432.04 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 432.04 and 258.76 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 432.04 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/432.04 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 432.04 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 111,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,791.22/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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