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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 399.60 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 399.60 and 257.22 is: 354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 399.60 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/399.60 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 399.60 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 102,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,785.11/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.90

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