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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 435.15 and 265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 435.15 and 265.65 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 435.15 = 265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/435.15 = 265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 435.15 × 265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 115,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,597.60/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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