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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 431.09 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 431.09 and 264.54 is: 396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 431.09 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/431.09 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 431.09 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 114,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,040.55/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.51

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