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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.30, 396.99 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.30, 396.99 and 272.28 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.30 : 396.99 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.30/396.99 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.30x = 396.99 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.30x = 108,092.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,092.44/288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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