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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.21, 604.58 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.21, 604.58 and 288.39 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.21 : 604.58 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.21/604.58 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.21x = 604.58 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.21x = 174,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,357.27/403.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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