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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.25, 429.57 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.25, 429.57 and 263.02 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.25 : 429.57 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.25/429.57 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.25x = 429.57 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.25x = 112,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,984.43/286.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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