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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 431.75 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 431.75 and 286.86 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 431.75 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/431.75 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 431.75 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 123,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,851.81/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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