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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.87, 434.34 and 279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.87, 434.34 and 279.19 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.87 : 434.34 = 279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.87/434.34 = 279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.87x = 434.34 × 279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.87x = 121,263.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,263.38/289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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