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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 396.04 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 396.04 and 265.48 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 396.04 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/396.04 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 396.04 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 105,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,140.70/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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