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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 434.91 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 434.91 and 244.58 is: 366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 434.91 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/434.91 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 434.91 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 106,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,370.29/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.87

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