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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 431.99 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 431.99 and 273.09 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 431.99 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/431.99 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 431.99 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 117,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,972.15/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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