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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 433.25 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 433.25 and 287.86 is: 431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 433.25 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/433.25 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 433.25 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 124,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,715.35/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.90

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