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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 431.55 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 431.55 and 266.95 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 431.55 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/431.55 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 431.55 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 115,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,202.27/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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