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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.27, 394.73 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.27, 394.73 and 270.88 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.27 : 394.73 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.27/394.73 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.27x = 394.73 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.27x = 106,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,921.13/286.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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