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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 424.36 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 424.36 and 289.68 is: 401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 424.36 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/424.36 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 424.36 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 122,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,928.60/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.60

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