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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.55, 431.86 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.55, 431.86 and 254.92 is: 380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.55 : 431.86 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.55/431.86 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.55x = 431.86 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.55x = 110,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,089.75/289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.21

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