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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 432.54 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 432.54 and 275.56 is: 413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 432.54 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/432.54 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 432.54 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 119,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,190.72/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.80

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