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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.25, 432.03 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.25, 432.03 and 261.79 is: 391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.25 : 432.03 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.25/432.03 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.25x = 432.03 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.25x = 113,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,098.32/289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.01

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