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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.07, 430.74 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.07, 430.74 and 272.99 is: 409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.07 : 430.74 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.07/430.74 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.07x = 430.74 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.07x = 117,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,585.56/287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.61

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