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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 395.94 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 395.94 and 267.40 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 395.94 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/395.94 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 395.94 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 105,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,874.36/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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