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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 429.60 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 429.60 and 283.84 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 429.60 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/429.60 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 429.60 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 121,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,937.66/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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