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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 431.40 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 431.40 and 265.54 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 431.40 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/431.40 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 431.40 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 114,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,553.96/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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