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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 435.11 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 435.11 and 282.24 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 435.11 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/435.11 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 435.11 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 122,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,804.04/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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