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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 424.13 and 286.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 424.13 and 286.97 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 424.13 = 286.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/424.13 = 286.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 424.13 × 286.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 121,709.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,709.03/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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