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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 396.42 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 396.42 and 209.58 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 396.42 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/396.42 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 396.42 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 83,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,081.70/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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