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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.87, 407.18 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.87, 407.18 and 288.24 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.87 : 407.18 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.87/407.18 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.87x = 407.18 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.87x = 117,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,364.12/295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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