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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.55, 431.60 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.55, 431.60 and 247.41 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.55 : 431.60 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.55/431.60 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.55x = 431.60 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.55x = 106,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,780.92/287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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