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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.94, 433.76 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.94, 433.76 and 274.59 is: 412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.94 : 433.76 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.94/433.76 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.94x = 433.76 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.94x = 119,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,106.16/288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.22

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