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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.51, 431.71 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.51, 431.71 and 253.56 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.51 : 431.71 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.51/431.71 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.51x = 431.71 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.51x = 109,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,463.12/287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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