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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 431.66 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 431.66 and 285.53 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 431.66 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/431.66 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 431.66 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 123,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,248.29/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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