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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 615.84 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 615.84 and 288.96 is: 432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 615.84 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/615.84 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 615.84 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 177,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,953.13/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.60

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