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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 429.48 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 429.48 and 263.70 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 429.48 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/429.48 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 429.48 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 113,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,253.88/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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