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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 442.26 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 442.26 and 289.47 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 442.26 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/442.26 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 442.26 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 128,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,022.66/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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