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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 431.60 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 431.60 and 271 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 431.60 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/431.60 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 431.60 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 116,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,963.60/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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