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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.45, 432.65 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.45, 432.65 and 271.53 is: 407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.45 : 432.65 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.45/432.65 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.45x = 432.65 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.45x = 117,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,476.10/288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.27

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