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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 396 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 396 and 250.72 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 396 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/396 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 396 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 99,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,285.12/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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