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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 397.44 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 397.44 and 266.90 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 397.44 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/397.44 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 397.44 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 106,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,074.75/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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