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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 428.83 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 428.83 and 245.51 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 428.83 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/428.83 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 428.83 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 105,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,279.30/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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