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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 433.76 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 433.76 and 275.06 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 433.76 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/433.76 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 433.76 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 119,310.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,310.03/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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