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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.03, 429.60 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.03, 429.60 and 273.20 is: 410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 429.60 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/429.60 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 429.60 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 117,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,366.72/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.33

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