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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 434.97 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 434.97 and 259.47 is: 389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 434.97 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/434.97 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 434.97 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 112,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,861.67/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.41

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