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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 397.04 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 397.04 and 209.41 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 397.04 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/397.04 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 397.04 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 83,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,144.15/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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