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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 396.93 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 396.93 and 257.34 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 396.93 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/396.93 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 396.93 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 102,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,145.97/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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