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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 431.60 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 431.60 and 272.80 is: 407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 431.60 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/431.60 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 431.60 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 117,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,740.48/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.24

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