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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 434.04 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 434.04 and 276.56 is: 415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 434.04 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/434.04 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 434.04 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 120,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,038.10/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.30

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