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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 430.93 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 430.93 and 285.52 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 430.93 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/430.93 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 430.93 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 123,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,039.13/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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