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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 398.94 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 398.94 and 277.08 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 398.94 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/398.94 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 398.94 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 110,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,538.30/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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