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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.05, 429.26 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.05, 429.26 and 262.82 is: 394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.05 : 429.26 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.05/429.26 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.05x = 429.26 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.05x = 112,816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,816.26/286.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.39

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