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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 429.60 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 429.60 and 276.30 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 429.60 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/429.60 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 429.60 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 118,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,698.48/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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