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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.71, 398.81 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.71, 398.81 and 275.04 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.71 : 398.81 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.71/398.81 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.71x = 398.81 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.71x = 109,689.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,689.39/288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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