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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.52, 430.55 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.52, 430.55 and 257.76 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.52 : 430.55 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.52/430.55 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.52x = 430.55 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.52x = 110,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,975.13/288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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