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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.45, 433.45 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.45, 433.45 and 271.23 is: 406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.45 : 433.45 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.45/433.45 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.45x = 433.45 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.45x = 117,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,564.64/289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.17

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