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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 434.04 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 434.04 and 273.65 is: 410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 434.04 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/434.04 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 434.04 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 118,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,772.88/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.95

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