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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.33, 396.97 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.33, 396.97 and 265.46 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.33 : 396.97 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.33/396.97 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.33x = 396.97 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.33x = 105,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,377.01/287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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