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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287, 430.02 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287, 430.02 and 252.04 is: 377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 430.02 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/430.02 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 430.02 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 108,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,382.24/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.64

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