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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 432.03 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 432.03 and 284.51 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 432.03 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/432.03 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 432.03 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 122,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,916.86/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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