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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 434.58 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 434.58 and 271.96 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 434.58 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/434.58 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 434.58 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 118,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,188.38/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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