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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 432.09 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 432.09 and 265.95 is: 398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 432.09 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/432.09 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 432.09 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 114,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,914.34/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.14

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