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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.70, 398.30 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.70, 398.30 and 251.79 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.70 : 398.30 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.70/398.30 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.70x = 398.30 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.70x = 100,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,285.20/288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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