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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 398.30 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 398.30 and 200.58 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 398.30 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/398.30 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 398.30 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 79,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,891.01/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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