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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.65, 397.01 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.65, 397.01 and 270.06 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.65 : 397.01 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.65/397.01 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.65x = 397.01 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.65x = 107,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,217.17/287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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