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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 624.24 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 624.24 and 288 is: 431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 624.24 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/624.24 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 624.24 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 179,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,781.12/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.63

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