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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 433.57 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 433.57 and 264.55 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 433.57 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/433.57 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 433.57 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 114,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,700.94/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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