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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 429.54 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 429.54 and 270.64 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 429.54 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/429.54 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 429.54 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 116,251.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,251.37/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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