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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 432.51 and 276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 432.51 and 276.99 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 432.51 = 276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/432.51 = 276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 432.51 × 276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 119,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,800.94/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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