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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 397.80 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 397.80 and 253.54 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 397.80 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/397.80 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 397.80 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 100,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,858.21/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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