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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 397.92 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 397.92 and 276.16 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 397.92 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/397.92 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 397.92 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 109,889.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,889.59/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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