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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 428.78 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 428.78 and 267.16 is: 398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 428.78 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/428.78 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 428.78 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 114,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,552.86/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.69

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