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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 433.53 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 433.53 and 263.97 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 433.53 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/433.53 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 433.53 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 114,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,438.91/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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