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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.27, 432.92 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.27, 432.92 and 272.90 is: 409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.27 : 432.92 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.27/432.92 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.27x = 432.92 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.27x = 118,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,145.63/288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.84

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