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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 435.06 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 435.06 and 275.12 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 435.06 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/435.06 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 435.06 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 119,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,691.53/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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