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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 430.01 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 430.01 and 263.32 is: 395.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 430.01 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/430.01 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 430.01 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 113,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,228.92/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.14

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