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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 433.37 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 433.37 and 279.27 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 433.37 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/433.37 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 433.37 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 121,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,025.84/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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