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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 625.02 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 625.02 and 288 is: 432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 625.02 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/625.02 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 625.02 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 180,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,005.76/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.17

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