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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 432.93 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 432.93 and 253.44 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 432.93 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/432.93 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 432.93 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 109,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,721.78/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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