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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.45, 398.02 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.45, 398.02 and 273.86 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.45 : 398.02 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.45/398.02 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.45x = 398.02 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.45x = 108,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,999.39/288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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