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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.27, 430.17 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.27, 430.17 and 257.51 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.27 : 430.17 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.27/430.17 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.27x = 430.17 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.27x = 110,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,770.93/288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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