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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 431.49 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 431.49 and 288.20 is: 429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 431.49 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/431.49 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 431.49 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 124,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,355.42/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.11

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