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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 429.24 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 429.24 and 271.99 is: 408.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 429.24 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/429.24 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 429.24 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 116,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,746.84/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.11

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