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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.01, 605.84 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.01, 605.84 and 288.09 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.01 : 605.84 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.01/605.84 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.01x = 605.84 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.01x = 174,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,535.01/404.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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