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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 429.73 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 429.73 and 270.50 is: 403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 429.73 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/429.73 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 429.73 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 116,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,241.97/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.61

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