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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 415.37 and 287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 415.37 and 287.84 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 415.37 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/415.37 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 415.37 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 119,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,556.58/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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