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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 432.36 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 432.36 and 273.60 is: 408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 432.36 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/432.36 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 432.36 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 118,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,293.70/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.19

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