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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 430 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 430 and 270.24 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 430 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/430 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 430 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 116,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,203.20/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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