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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 431.51 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 431.51 and 253.94 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 431.51 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/431.51 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 431.51 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 109,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,574.22/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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