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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.69, 433.03 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.69, 433.03 and 276.54 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.69 : 433.03 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.69/433.03 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.69x = 433.03 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.69x = 119,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,750.12/288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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