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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 431.33 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 431.33 and 263.05 is: 394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 431.33 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/431.33 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 431.33 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 113,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,458.96/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.02

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