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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 430.55 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 430.55 and 253.02 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 430.55 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/430.55 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 430.55 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 108,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,937.76/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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