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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 432.18 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 432.18 and 268.32 is: 402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 432.18 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/432.18 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 432.18 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 115,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,962.54/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.98

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