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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.47, 431.66 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.47, 431.66 and 269.16 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.47 : 431.66 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.47/431.66 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.47x = 431.66 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.47x = 116,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,184.66/288.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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