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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.65, 435.07 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.65, 435.07 and 246.38 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.65 : 435.07 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.65/435.07 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.65x = 435.07 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.65x = 107,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,192.55/289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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