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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 398.46 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 398.46 and 275.12 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 398.46 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/398.46 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 398.46 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 109,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,624.32/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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