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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 398.04 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 398.04 and 249.84 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 398.04 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/398.04 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 398.04 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 99,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,446.31/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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