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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 396.60 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 396.60 and 275.82 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 396.60 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/396.60 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 396.60 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 109,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,390.21/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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