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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 432.86 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 432.86 and 268.56 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 432.86 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/432.86 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 432.86 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 116,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,249.29/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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