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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.94, 433.41 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.94, 433.41 and 256.36 is: 384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.94 : 433.41 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.94/433.41 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.94x = 433.41 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.94x = 111,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,108.99/288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.54

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