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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.06, 396.59 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.06, 396.59 and 252.18 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.06 : 396.59 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.06/396.59 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.06x = 396.59 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.06x = 100,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,010.81/287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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