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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 433.18 and 277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 433.18 and 277.87 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 433.18 = 277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/433.18 = 277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 433.18 × 277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 120,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,367.73/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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