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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.67, 434.74 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.67, 434.74 and 271.42 is: 407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.67 : 434.74 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.67/434.74 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.67x = 434.74 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.67x = 117,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,998.90/289.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.36

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