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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.65, 433.76 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.65, 433.76 and 282.18 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.65 : 433.76 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.65/433.76 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.65x = 433.76 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.65x = 122,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,398.61/287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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