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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 430.94 and 247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 430.94 and 247.40 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 430.94 = 247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/430.94 = 247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 430.94 × 247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 106,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,614.56/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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