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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 433.62 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 433.62 and 265.68 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 433.62 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/433.62 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 433.62 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 115,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,204.16/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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