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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.74, 431.08 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.74, 431.08 and 283.08 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.74 : 431.08 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.74/431.08 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.74x = 431.08 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.74x = 122,030.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,030.13/288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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