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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.39, 396.63 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.39, 396.63 and 251.58 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.39 : 396.63 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.39/396.63 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.39x = 396.63 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.39x = 99,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,784.18/288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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