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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 396.33 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 396.33 and 264.11 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 396.33 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/396.33 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 396.33 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 104,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,672.73/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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