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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 605.56 and 288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 605.56 and 288.60 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 605.56 = 288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/605.56 = 288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 605.56 × 288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 174,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,764.62/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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