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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.78, 433.96 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.78, 433.96 and 262.44 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.78 : 433.96 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.78/433.96 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.78x = 433.96 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.78x = 113,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,887.81/289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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