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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.83, 397.25 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.83, 397.25 and 270.24 is: 372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.83 : 397.25 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.83/397.25 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.83x = 397.25 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.83x = 107,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,349.50/287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.96

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