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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 433.53 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 433.53 and 281.25 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 433.53 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/433.53 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 433.53 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 121,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,930.31/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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