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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 434 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 434 and 246.18 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 434 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/434 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 434 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 106,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,842.12/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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