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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 431.57 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 431.57 and 268.08 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 431.57 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/431.57 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 431.57 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 115,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,693.95/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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