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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 431.58 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 431.58 and 269.96 is: 405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 431.58 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/431.58 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 431.58 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 116,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,509.34/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.62

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