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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.86, 434.81 and 267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.86, 434.81 and 267.31 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.86 : 434.81 = 267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.86/434.81 = 267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.86x = 434.81 × 267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.86x = 116,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,229.06/289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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