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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 431.57 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 431.57 and 246.85 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 431.57 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/431.57 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 431.57 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 106,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,533.05/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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