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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 428.44 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 428.44 and 252.30 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 428.44 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/428.44 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 428.44 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 108,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,095.41/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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