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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 431.12 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 431.12 and 272.48 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 431.12 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/431.12 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 431.12 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 117,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,473.34/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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