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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.72, 398.10 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.72, 398.10 and 250.96 is: 347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.72 : 398.10 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.72/398.10 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.72x = 398.10 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.72x = 99,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,907.18/287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.24

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