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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 434.41 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 434.41 and 279.12 is: 418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 434.41 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/434.41 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 434.41 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 121,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,252.52/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.21

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