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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 393.23 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 393.23 and 276.10 is: 378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 393.23 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/393.23 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 393.23 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 108,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,570.80/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.24

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