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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 433.38 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 433.38 and 278.44 is: 417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 433.38 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/433.38 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 433.38 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 120,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,668.16/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.20

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