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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.52 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.52 and 257.28 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.52 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.52 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.52 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 111,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,793.31/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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