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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.53, 397.17 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.53, 397.17 and 251.63 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.53 : 397.17 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.53/397.17 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.53x = 397.17 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.53x = 99,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,937.46/288.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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