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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 395.37 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 395.37 and 273.96 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 395.37 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/395.37 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 395.37 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 108,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,315.57/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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