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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 432.96 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 432.96 and 264.80 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 432.96 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/432.96 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 432.96 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 114,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,647.81/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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