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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 397.31 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 397.31 and 266.09 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 397.31 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/397.31 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 397.31 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 105,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,716.90/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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