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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 398.30 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 398.30 and 271.01 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 398.30 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/398.30 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 398.30 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 107,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,942.92/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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