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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 395.58 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 395.58 and 272.62 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 395.58 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/395.58 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 395.58 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 107,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,843.02/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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