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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 432 and 280 is: 420

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 432 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/432 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 432 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 120,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,960/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420

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