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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 397.08 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 397.08 and 266.73 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 397.08 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/397.08 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 397.08 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 105,913.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,913.15/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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