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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.35, 430.36 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.35, 430.36 and 264.87 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.35 : 430.36 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.35/430.36 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.35x = 430.36 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.35x = 113,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,990.28/287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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