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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.31, 394.83 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.31, 394.83 and 265.35 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.31 : 394.83 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.31/394.83 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.31x = 394.83 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.31x = 104,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,766.17/286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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