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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 397.37 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 397.37 and 209.57 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 397.37 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/397.37 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 397.37 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 83,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,275.78/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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