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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 425.25 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 425.25 and 289.58 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 425.25 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/425.25 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 425.25 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 123,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,141.77/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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