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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.82, 433.67 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.82, 433.67 and 254.87 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.82 : 433.67 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.82/433.67 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.82x = 433.67 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.82x = 110,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,529.47/288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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