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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.15, 398.55 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.15, 398.55 and 272.68 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.15 : 398.55 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.15/398.55 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.15x = 398.55 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.15x = 108,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,676.61/289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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