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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.33, 433.12 and 270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.33, 433.12 and 270.61 is: 407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.33 : 433.12 = 270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.33/433.12 = 270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.33x = 433.12 × 270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.33x = 117,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,204.84/287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.91

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