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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 434.04 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 434.04 and 274.24 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 434.04 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/434.04 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 434.04 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 119,031.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,031.13/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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