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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.97, 435.44 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.97, 435.44 and 275.36 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.97 : 435.44 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.97/435.44 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.97x = 435.44 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.97x = 119,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,902.76/289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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