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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.35, 431.06 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.35, 431.06 and 264.80 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.35 : 431.06 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.35/431.06 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.35x = 431.06 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.35x = 114,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,144.44/287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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