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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 432.65 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 432.65 and 271.48 is: 405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 432.65 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/432.65 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 432.65 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 117,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,455.82/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.24

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