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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 433.31 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 433.31 and 251.57 is: 376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 433.31 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/433.31 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 433.31 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 109,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,008.88/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.36

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