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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.52, 432.32 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.52, 432.32 and 253.90 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.52 : 432.32 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.52/432.32 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.52x = 432.32 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.52x = 109,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,766.05/288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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