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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.32 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.32 and 265.05 is: 397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.32 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.32 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.32 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 115,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,116.52/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.01

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