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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.37, 434.57 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.37, 434.57 and 276.35 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.37 : 434.57 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.37/434.57 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.37x = 434.57 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.37x = 120,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,089.86/289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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