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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 430.23 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 430.23 and 267.12 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 430.23 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/430.23 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 430.23 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 114,923.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,923.04/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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