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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.87, 432.67 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.87, 432.67 and 265.52 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.87 : 432.67 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.87/432.67 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.87x = 432.67 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.87x = 114,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,882.54/289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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