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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 433.44 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 433.44 and 281.94 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 433.44 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/433.44 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 433.44 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 122,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,204.07/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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