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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 433.71 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 433.71 and 277.62 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 433.71 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/433.71 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 433.71 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 120,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,406.57/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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