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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.59, 433.77 and 249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.59, 433.77 and 249.49 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.59 : 433.77 = 249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.59/433.77 = 249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.59x = 433.77 × 249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.59x = 108,221.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,221.28/289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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