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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.69, 398.24 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.69, 398.24 and 267.84 is: 369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.69 : 398.24 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.69/398.24 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.69x = 398.24 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.69x = 106,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,665.02/288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.48

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