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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.21, 430.65 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.21, 430.65 and 253.04 is: 379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.21 : 430.65 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.21/430.65 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.21x = 430.65 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.21x = 108,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,971.68/287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.41

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