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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 434.48 and 259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 434.48 and 259.15 is: 388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 434.48 = 259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/434.48 = 259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 434.48 × 259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 112,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,595.38/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.40

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