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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 606.04 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 606.04 and 288.72 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 606.04 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/606.04 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 606.04 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 174,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,975.87/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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