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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 429.33 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 429.33 and 279.36 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 429.33 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/429.33 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 429.33 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 119,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,937.63/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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