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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 395.58 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 395.58 and 270.28 is: 372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 395.58 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/395.58 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 395.58 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 106,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,917.36/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.51

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