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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 430.98 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 430.98 and 284.10 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 430.98 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/430.98 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 430.98 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 122,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,441.42/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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