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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 433.92 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 433.92 and 286.86 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 433.92 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/433.92 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 433.92 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 124,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,474.29/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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