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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.36, 431.19 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.36, 431.19 and 266.70 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.36 : 431.19 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.36/431.19 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.36x = 431.19 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.36x = 114,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,998.37/287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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