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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 431.25 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 431.25 and 253.44 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 431.25 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/431.25 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 431.25 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 109,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,296.37/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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