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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 433.62 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 433.62 and 281.76 is: 422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 433.62 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/433.62 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 433.62 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 122,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,176.77/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.03

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