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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 433.79 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 433.79 and 260.80 is: 390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 433.79 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/433.79 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 433.79 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 113,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,132.43/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.17

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