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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.07, 431.54 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.07, 431.54 and 273.31 is: 409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.07 : 431.54 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.07/431.54 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.07x = 431.54 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.07x = 117,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,942.78/288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.43

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