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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 432.01 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 432.01 and 250.25 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 432.01 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/432.01 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 432.01 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 108,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,109.25/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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