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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 433.72 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 433.72 and 270.53 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 433.72 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/433.72 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 433.72 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 117,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,334.27/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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