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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.66, 473.63 and 288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.66, 473.63 and 288.80 is: 433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.66 : 473.63 = 288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.66/473.63 = 288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.66x = 473.63 × 288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.66x = 136,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,780.53/315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.32

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