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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.78, 606.03 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.78, 606.03 and 288.22 is: 432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.78 : 606.03 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.78/606.03 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.78x = 606.03 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.78x = 174,669.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,669.97/403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.59

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