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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 433.24 and 260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 433.24 and 260.61 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 433.24 = 260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/433.24 = 260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 433.24 × 260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 112,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,906.68/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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