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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 434.21 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 434.21 and 254.43 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 434.21 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/434.21 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 434.21 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 110,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,474.78/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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