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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.70, 395.76 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.70, 395.76 and 276.48 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.70 : 395.76 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.70/395.76 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.70x = 395.76 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.70x = 109,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,419.72/287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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