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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.65, 434.84 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.65, 434.84 and 288.34 is: 432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.65 : 434.84 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.65/434.84 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.65x = 434.84 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.65x = 125,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,381.77/289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.87

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