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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 605.90 and 288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 605.90 and 288.81 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 605.90 = 288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/605.90 = 288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 605.90 × 288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 174,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,988.53/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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