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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 430.79 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 430.79 and 267.80 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 430.79 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/430.79 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 430.79 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 115,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,362.07/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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