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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 433.08 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 433.08 and 247.86 is: 371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 433.08 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/433.08 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 433.08 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 107,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,343.21/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.79

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