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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.68, 433.04 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.68, 433.04 and 245.66 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.68 : 433.04 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.68/433.04 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.68x = 433.04 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.68x = 106,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,377.21/288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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