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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 433.91 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 433.91 and 279.48 is: 419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 433.91 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/433.91 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 433.91 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 121,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,267.77/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.32

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