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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 432.34 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 432.34 and 259.48 is: 388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 432.34 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/432.34 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 432.34 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 112,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,183.58/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.80

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