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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 430.80 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 430.80 and 278.80 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 430.80 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/430.80 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 430.80 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 120,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,107.04/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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