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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 428.40 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 428.40 and 263.54 is: 394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 428.40 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/428.40 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 428.40 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 112,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,900.54/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.73

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