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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 397.73 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 397.73 and 253.09 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 397.73 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/397.73 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 397.73 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 100,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,661.49/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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