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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.42, 395.69 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.42, 395.69 and 250.43 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.42 : 395.69 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.42/395.69 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.42x = 395.69 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.42x = 99,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,089.42/287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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