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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 431.91 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 431.91 and 273.42 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 431.91 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/431.91 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 431.91 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 118,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,092.83/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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