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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 431.42 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 431.42 and 253.37 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 431.42 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/431.42 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 431.42 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 109,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,309.52/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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