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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 428.58 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 428.58 and 247.44 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 428.58 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/428.58 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 428.58 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 106,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,047.84/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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