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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 431.98 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 431.98 and 268.06 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 431.98 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/431.98 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 431.98 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 115,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,796.56/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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