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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.41, 432.84 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.41, 432.84 and 254.24 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.41 : 432.84 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.41/432.84 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.41x = 432.84 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.41x = 110,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,045.65/288.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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