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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 433.92 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 433.92 and 271.68 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 433.92 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/433.92 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 433.92 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 117,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,887.39/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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