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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.71, 434.58 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.71, 434.58 and 73.29 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.71 : 434.58 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.71/434.58 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.71x = 434.58 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.71x = 31,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,850.37/289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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