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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 433.98 and 245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 433.98 and 245.99 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 433.98 = 245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/433.98 = 245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 433.98 × 245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 106,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,752.57/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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