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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 398.52 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 398.52 and 270.48 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 398.52 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/398.52 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 398.52 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 107,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,791.69/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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