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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.93, 430.26 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.93, 430.26 and 288.12 is: 429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.93 : 430.26 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.93/430.26 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.93x = 430.26 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.93x = 123,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,966.51/288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.05

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