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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.78, 433.76 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.78, 433.76 and 249.68 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.78 : 433.76 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.78/433.76 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.78x = 433.76 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.78x = 108,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,301.03/289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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