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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 397.44 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 397.44 and 269.52 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 397.44 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/397.44 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 397.44 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 107,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,118.03/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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