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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 434.17 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 434.17 and 73.04 is: 109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 434.17 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/434.17 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 434.17 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 31,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,709.42/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.54

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