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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 432.46 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 432.46 and 262.28 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 432.46 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/432.46 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 432.46 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 113,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,425.61/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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