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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 432.72 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 432.72 and 286.08 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 432.72 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/432.72 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 432.72 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 123,792.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,792.54/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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