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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.28, 445.26 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.28, 445.26 and 289 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.28 : 445.26 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.28/445.26 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.28x = 445.26 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.28x = 128,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,680.14/296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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