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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 434.21 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 434.21 and 271.73 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 434.21 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/434.21 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 434.21 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 117,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,984.35/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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