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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 431.15 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 431.15 and 286.20 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 431.15 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/431.15 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 431.15 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 123,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,395.13/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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