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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 398.03 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 398.03 and 267.99 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 398.03 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/398.03 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 398.03 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 106,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,666.72/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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