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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.27, 1,049.49 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.27, 1,049.49 and 289 is: 433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.27 : 1,049.49 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.27/1,049.49 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.27x = 1,049.49 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.27x = 303,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,302.61/700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.12

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