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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 435.06 and 283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 435.06 and 283.31 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 435.06 = 283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/435.06 = 283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 435.06 × 283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 123,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,253.97/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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