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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 434.28 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 434.28 and 285.96 is: 428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 434.28 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/434.28 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 434.28 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 124,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,186.71/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.88

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