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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 449.58 and 288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 449.58 and 288.81 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 449.58 = 288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/449.58 = 288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 449.58 × 288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 129,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,843.20/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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