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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 431.80 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 431.80 and 250.17 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 431.80 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/431.80 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 431.80 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 108,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,023.41/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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