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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 395.95 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 395.95 and 259.91 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 395.95 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/395.95 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 395.95 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 102,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,908.09/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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