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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 432.14 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 432.14 and 277.76 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 432.14 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/432.14 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 432.14 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 120,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,030.90/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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