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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.53, 430.35 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.53, 430.35 and 273.70 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.53 : 430.35 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.53/430.35 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.53x = 430.35 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.53x = 117,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,786.80/286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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