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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 397.58 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 397.58 and 250.96 is: 346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 397.58 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/397.58 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 397.58 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 99,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,776.68/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.01

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