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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 398.57 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 398.57 and 249.63 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 398.57 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/398.57 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 398.57 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 99,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,493.78/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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