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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.12, 396.44 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.12, 396.44 and 273.20 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.12 : 396.44 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.12/396.44 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.12x = 396.44 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.12x = 108,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,307.41/287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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