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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 431.44 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 431.44 and 254.28 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 431.44 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/431.44 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 431.44 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 109,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,706.56/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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