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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 397.68 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 397.68 and 255.60 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 397.68 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/397.68 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 397.68 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 101,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,647.01/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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