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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.95, 433.40 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.95, 433.40 and 272.03 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.95 : 433.40 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.95/433.40 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.95x = 433.40 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.95x = 117,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,896.44/288.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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