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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 396.90 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 396.90 and 273.65 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 396.90 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/396.90 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 396.90 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 108,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,609.70/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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