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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 414.97 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 414.97 and 287.75 is: 396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 414.97 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/414.97 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 414.97 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 119,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,409.55/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.89

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