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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 604.12 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 604.12 and 288.20 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 604.12 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/604.12 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 604.12 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 174,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,107.38/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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