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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 452.66 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 452.66 and 289.11 is: 434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 452.66 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/452.66 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 452.66 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 130,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,868.78/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.40

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