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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 459.54 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 459.54 and 288.76 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 459.54 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/459.54 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 459.54 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 132,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,696.77/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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