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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 430.66 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 430.66 and 282.42 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 430.66 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/430.66 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 430.66 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 121,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,627.00/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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