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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 396.52 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 396.52 and 209.04 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 396.52 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/396.52 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 396.52 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 82,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,888.54/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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