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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.12, 430.68 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.12, 430.68 and 278 is: 417

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.12 : 430.68 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.12/430.68 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.12x = 430.68 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.12x = 119,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,729.04/287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417

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