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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.94, 432.70 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.94, 432.70 and 270.72 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.94 : 432.70 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.94/432.70 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.94x = 432.70 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.94x = 117,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,140.54/288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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