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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.71, 432.38 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.71, 432.38 and 250.50 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.71 : 432.38 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.71/432.38 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.71x = 432.38 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.71x = 108,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,311.82/288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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