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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 434.40 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 434.40 and 269.64 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 434.40 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/434.40 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 434.40 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 117,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,131.62/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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