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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 427.35 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 427.35 and 267.89 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 427.35 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/427.35 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 427.35 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 114,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,480.65/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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