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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.50, 431.10 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.50, 431.10 and 254.64 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.50 : 431.10 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.50/431.10 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.50x = 431.10 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.50x = 109,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,775.30/287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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