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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 429.85 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 429.85 and 274.62 is: 412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 429.85 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/429.85 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 429.85 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 118,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,045.41/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.43

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