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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 397.72 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 397.72 and 276.90 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 397.72 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/397.72 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 397.72 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 110,128.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,128.01/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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