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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 432.97 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 432.97 and 266.42 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 432.97 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/432.97 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 432.97 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 115,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,351.87/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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