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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 394.94 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 394.94 and 263.12 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 394.94 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/394.94 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 394.94 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 103,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,916.61/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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