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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 433.89 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 433.89 and 275.94 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 433.89 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/433.89 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 433.89 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 119,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,727.61/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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