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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 433.02 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 433.02 and 280.20 is: 419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 433.02 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/433.02 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 433.02 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 121,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,332.20/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.89

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