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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 440.64 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.24, 440.64 and 288.48 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.24 : 440.64 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.24/440.64 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.24x = 440.64 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.24x = 127,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,115.83/294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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