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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 429 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 429 and 282.40 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 429 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/429 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 429 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 121,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,149.60/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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