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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 430.88 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 430.88 and 249.56 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 430.88 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/430.88 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 430.88 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 107,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,530.41/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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