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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 430.38 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 430.38 and 273 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 430.38 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/430.38 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 430.38 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 117,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,493.74/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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