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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 449.12 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 449.12 and 288.50 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 449.12 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/449.12 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 449.12 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 129,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,567.43/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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