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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.88 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.88 and 267.66 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.88 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.88 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.88 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 116,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,399.98/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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