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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 430.47 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 430.47 and 268.44 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 430.47 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/430.47 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 430.47 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 115,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,555.37/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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