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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 435.12 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 435.12 and 275.07 is: 413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 435.12 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/435.12 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 435.12 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 119,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,688.46/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.47

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