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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 394.82 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 394.82 and 267.98 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 394.82 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/394.82 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 394.82 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 105,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,803.86/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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