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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.54, 428.69 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.54, 428.69 and 269.53 is: 403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.54 : 428.69 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.54/428.69 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.54x = 428.69 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.54x = 115,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,544.42/286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.24

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