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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 434.45 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 434.45 and 262.43 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 434.45 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/434.45 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 434.45 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 114,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,014.46/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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