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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 432.21 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 432.21 and 265.29 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 432.21 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/432.21 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 432.21 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 114,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,660.99/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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