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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.99, 624.26 and 288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.99, 624.26 and 288.01 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.99 : 624.26 = 288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.99/624.26 = 288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.99x = 624.26 × 288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.99x = 179,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,793.12/415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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