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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.99, 395.84 and 277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.99, 395.84 and 277.47 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.99 : 395.84 = 277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.99/395.84 = 277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.99x = 395.84 × 277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.99x = 109,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,833.72/286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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