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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 433.08 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 433.08 and 286.56 is: 428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 433.08 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/433.08 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 433.08 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 124,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,103.40/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.77

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