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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 418.12 and 288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 418.12 and 288.80 is: 395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 418.12 = 288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/418.12 = 288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 418.12 × 288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 120,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,753.06/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.91

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