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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.51, 429.15 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.51, 429.15 and 264.04 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.51 : 429.15 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.51/429.15 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.51x = 429.15 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.51x = 113,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,312.77/286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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