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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 430.14 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 430.14 and 273.44 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 430.14 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/430.14 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 430.14 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 117,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,617.48/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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