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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 396.77 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 396.77 and 260.67 is: 359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 396.77 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/396.77 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 396.77 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 103,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,426.04/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.67

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