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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.69, 430.93 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.69, 430.93 and 252.24 is: 376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.69 : 430.93 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.69/430.93 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.69x = 430.93 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.69x = 108,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,694.37/288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.52

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