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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 432.63 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 432.63 and 72 is: 108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 432.63 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/432.63 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 432.63 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 31,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,149.36/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.00

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