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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 432.64 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 432.64 and 282.03 is: 422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 432.64 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/432.64 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 432.64 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 122,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,016.19/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.18

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