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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.57, 431.49 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.57, 431.49 and 249.10 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.57 : 431.49 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.57/431.49 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.57x = 431.49 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.57x = 107,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,484.16/287.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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