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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 432.21 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 432.21 and 285.16 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 432.21 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/432.21 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 432.21 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 123,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,249.00/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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