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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 396.33 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 396.33 and 273.50 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 396.33 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/396.33 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 396.33 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 108,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,396.26/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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