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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.55, 430.37 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.55, 430.37 and 253.92 is: 378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.55 : 430.37 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.55/430.37 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.55x = 430.37 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.55x = 109,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,279.55/288.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.72

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