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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 402.75 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 402.75 and 287.10 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 402.75 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/402.75 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 402.75 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 115,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,629.53/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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