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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 430.45 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 430.45 and 273.08 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 430.45 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/430.45 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 430.45 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 117,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,546.21/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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