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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 432.54 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 432.54 and 273.24 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 432.54 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/432.54 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 432.54 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 118,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,187.23/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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