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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 435.33 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 435.33 and 282.13 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 435.33 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/435.33 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 435.33 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 122,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,819.65/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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