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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 399.42 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 399.42 and 254.64 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 399.42 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/399.42 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 399.42 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 101,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,708.31/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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