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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.06, 396.29 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.06, 396.29 and 276.80 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.06 : 396.29 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.06/396.29 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.06x = 396.29 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.06x = 109,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,692.68/287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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