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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.27, 396.11 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.27, 396.11 and 271.88 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.27 : 396.11 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.27/396.11 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.27x = 396.11 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.27x = 107,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,691.05/287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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