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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.64, 430.98 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.64, 430.98 and 263.88 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.64 : 430.98 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.64/430.98 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.64x = 430.98 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.64x = 113,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,727.00/287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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