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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 432.96 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 432.96 and 282.60 is: 424.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 432.96 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/432.96 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 432.96 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 122,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,354.50/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.19

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