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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 431.22 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 431.22 and 282.92 is: 423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 431.22 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/431.22 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 431.22 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 122,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,000.76/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.55

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