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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 434.64 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 434.64 and 274.76 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 434.64 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/434.64 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 434.64 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 119,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,421.69/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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