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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 433.48 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 433.48 and 262.43 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 433.48 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/433.48 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 433.48 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 113,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,758.16/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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