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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 425.58 and 287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 425.58 and 287.48 is: 395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 425.58 = 287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/425.58 = 287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 425.58 × 287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 122,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,345.74/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.94

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