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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 434 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 434 and 277.52 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 434 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/434 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 434 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 120,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,443.68/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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