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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 431.13 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 431.13 and 280.20 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 431.13 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/431.13 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 431.13 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 120,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,802.63/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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