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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 431.88 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 431.88 and 274 is: 409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 431.88 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/431.88 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 431.88 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 118,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,335.12/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.75

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