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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 433.44 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 433.44 and 278.30 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 433.44 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/433.44 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 433.44 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 120,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,626.35/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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