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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.82, 432.62 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.82, 432.62 and 268.84 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.82 : 432.62 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.82/432.62 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.82x = 432.62 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.82x = 116,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,304.22/288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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