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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 430.73 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 430.73 and 253.90 is: 382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 430.73 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/430.73 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 430.73 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 109,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,362.35/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.39

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