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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 435.44 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 435.44 and 246.65 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 435.44 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/435.44 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 435.44 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 107,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,399.72/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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