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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 433.80 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 433.80 and 258 is: 386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 433.80 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/433.80 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 433.80 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 111,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,920.40/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.36

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