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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.94 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.94 and 262.96 is: 394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.94 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.94 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.94 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 114,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,371.82/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.44

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