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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 433.62 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 433.62 and 241.04 is: 360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 433.62 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/433.62 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 433.62 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 104,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,520.85/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.86

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