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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 431.82 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 431.82 and 276.72 is: 412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 431.82 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/431.82 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 431.82 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 119,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,493.23/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.33

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