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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 430.97 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 430.97 and 276.93 is: 414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 430.97 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/430.97 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 430.97 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 119,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,347.14/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.96

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