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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 398.64 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 398.64 and 271.26 is: 374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 398.64 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/398.64 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 398.64 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 108,136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,136.08/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.39

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