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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 435.42 and 287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 435.42 and 287.72 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 435.42 = 287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/435.42 = 287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 435.42 × 287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 125,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,279.04/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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