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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 396.68 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 396.68 and 270.94 is: 374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 396.68 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/396.68 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 396.68 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 107,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,476.48/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.30

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