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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 432.92 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 432.92 and 264.54 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 432.92 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/432.92 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 432.92 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 114,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,524.66/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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