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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 430.98 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 430.98 and 253.48 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 430.98 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/430.98 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 430.98 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 109,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,244.81/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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